Checking the lower arm of the front suspension (Mazda CX-5KE)

1. Remove the lower front suspension arm.

2. Check the lower arm of the front suspension for deformation or damage, and the ball joint of the lower arm for looseness. If defects are found, replace the lower arm of the front suspension.



3. Rotate the ball joint pin of the lower arm of the front suspension five times. Install the special device on the ball joint pin and, using a torque wrench, measure the rotation resistance and the breaking torque. If the measured values are not within the norm, replace the lower arm of the front suspension with a new one.

Note:

• The breaking moment of the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension: no more than 18 Nm.
• The moment of resistance to rotation of the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension: no more than 3.2 Nm.